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Elida

Ohio · 1,923 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Elida has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,923
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,651 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+11%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Elida
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,293 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,849
+55%since 2000
from $20,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,819)
Black1.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(187)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,733)
Black2.9%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(43)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other2.6%(50)
Diversity Score19.5%(376)
Diversity Score
20
+101%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elida, Ohio?

Elida, Ohio has about 1,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elida, Ohio?

The typical household in Elida, Ohio earns about $65,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elida, Ohio expensive?

In Elida, Ohio, the median home is worth about $157,000, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Elida, Ohio?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elida, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elida, Ohio?

About 6.0% of people in Elida, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elida, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Elida, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 430 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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